April/May 2023
Issue Contents

FEATURES

Boat’s Guide 23
Take The Plunge
In A New Rig!
By David Rearick

Spring Snows
The Mud, The Miles
And The Gear
By Jack Hirt

More Than A Trophy
Who Knew A Three Cent Piece Of Stamped
Aluminum Could Have So Much Value
By David Rearick

Red Legs
Seeking Opportunity Before
Winter’s Curtain Slams Shut
By James Davis

One Last Shot
Golden Hour
By Joey Melvin

 

DEPARTMENTS

Hunt Book
Flyway Watch—A Rebound Season
Smart Money—Iowa’s Riverton Wildlife Area
The Master—Beyond Remarkable By Betty Sodders
In The News—The Privatization Of Hunting
Lefty’s Blind Bag—Six New Hunt Products
Marsh Notes—The “Bottoms” Remain Dry
Inclusion For Waterfowl Hunters
Teal Hunters On A Learning Curve

From The Editor
Remembering Bud
By Jay Strangis

Duck Dogs
The Elephant In The Room
By Robert Milner

Shotshells
Fiocchi’s Quest For Perfection
By Tom Keer

Shotguns
Blind-Ready Browning Shotguns
By Larry Case

Decoying
Move ‘Em Out
By Scott Haugen

Market Hunter
Find An Outfitter, Call, Boat, Retriever, Waterfowling Accessory

PotShots
Flying
By Patrick Meitin

November/December 2022
Issue Contents

FEATURES

A Chriatmas Goose
A Late Season Brings New
Life To A Family Tradition
By James Davis

Storm Tracking
Weather Watching And A
Sound Plan Create Great Hunts!
By Gary Zahm

Big Water & Long Tails
Pursuing A Coastal Trophy
On Inland Waters
By Mike Gnatkowski

DEPARTMENTS

Hunt Book
Flyway Watch—Pintail Paradox
Notable—More About Joe Hautman And The 2023 Duck Stamp
Smart Money—Private Land Getaways
Deep Thoughts—Group Therapy
Legends—The Greatest Duck Shot
Marsh Notes—Drought Plagues Famous Marshes
Bird Flu Requires Safe Handling
Terry’s Tips—Late Season Adjustments

From The Editor
Cost Vs. Benefit
By Jay Strangis

Duck Dogs
Distraction Workarounds
By Robert Milner

Shotguns
Big Honkers And Stoeger Shotguns
By Larry Case

Shotshells
Safe Barrels
By Tom Keer

Decoying
The Power Of Silhouettes
By Scott Haugen

Market Hunter
Find An Outfitter, Call, Boat, Retriever, Waterfowling Accessory

PotShots
Rating Shooting Difficulty
By Patrick Meitin

December 2015
Issue Contents

FEATURES

Waiting For Calmer Water
A Late-Season, Take-
What-Comes Duck Hunt
By David Rearick

Winter Bayou
Chased South By A Bitter
January Cold Snap
By Ron Peach

Problem Solved
Hiding A Big Boat In Open Water
With A Scissors Blind
By Mike Marsh

Enough
Some Hunts Form In The
Shadows Of Expectations
By Jack Hirt

It’s The Motion
Depending On Its Form, Or Timing,
Motion Can Kill, Or Cure, A Hunt
By Wendell H. Shepherd

A New Dutch Treat
Trophy Goose Hunting
In A Very “Green” World
By Ramsey Russell

Funeral Song
Armed With Little Faith, He Chose
A Resting Place Close To Heaven
By Jon Wongrey

DEPARTMENTS

Hunt Book

Flyway Watch—Taking Notice Of Whitefronts
Smart Money: Coastal New Jersey
Survey Says—Iowa’s Early Teal Season
A Wild Goose Farce?
Why Three Shots?
The Pond
Band Beginnings
Marsh Notes: Seasons Announced Earlier
Award-Winning Beer Gives Back
Green Bay NWR To Expand

From The Editor
That Was Different
By Jay Strangis

Decoying
One-Two Duck Hunting
By Michael Hungle

Duck Dogs
The Trainer’s Fault
By Robert Milner

Shotguns
Tools Of The Trade
By Jarrod Spilger

Shotshells
Practicing And Hunting With Steel
By Tom Roster

Boats Guide
Boat Blinds—Mobile Hides
By David Rearick

Close Calls!
Surprise Shots
By Willard Weikle

Market Hunter
Find An Outfitter, Call, Boat, Retriever, Waterfowling Accessory

PotShots
Born To Please
By Patrick Meitin

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